The Dell Micro Form Factor PC is a Mini PC with an Intel Core i5 processor, sold with Windows 11 Pro. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Treo Mini PC with Intel Core i5-1240P, which also uses an Intel Core i5 processor and runs Windows 11 Pro. The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of SSD storage.
Dell Micro Form Factor PC vs Thinvent Treo Mini PC
| Dell Micro Form Factor PC | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Treo Mini PC, Intel Core i5-1240P (Wi-Fi 5) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i5-1240P |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz | 12 cores, up to 4.4 GHz |
| RAM | Up to 16 GB | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 256 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Mini PC | Mini PC | Mini PC |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ports | Not confirmed | 2 × USB 3.2, 2 × USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Dual LAN | 2 × USB 3.2, 2 × USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Dual LAN |
| VESA Mount | Not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
Key differences
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Higher memory ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the Dell Micro Form Factor PC is confirmed to a maximum of 16 GB.
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Higher storage ceiling: The Thinvent Treo supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against a 256 GB maximum for the Dell Micro Form Factor PC.
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Same processor family: Both use an Intel Core i5 processor. The Thinvent Treo uses the Intel Core i5-1240P, with 12 cores and up to 4.4 GHz.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Treo lets buyers choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no operating system, or DOS.
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Dual LAN: The Thinvent Treo has two Ethernet ports. We could not confirm the number of Ethernet ports on the Dell Micro Form Factor PC.
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Wireless option: The Thinvent Treo is available with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band, or with no Wi-Fi. We could not confirm the Dell Micro Form Factor PC's wireless options.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Dell Micro Form Factor PC if you want a compact Windows 11 Pro desktop with an Intel Core i5 processor and up to 16 GB of RAM. Choose the Thinvent Treo Mini PC if you need more memory, more storage, a choice of operating systems, or dual LAN.
